Narva U19 2–1 JK Nomme Kalju U19
Estonian U19 League | 21 July 2026, 23:00 local time

Narva U19 secured a vital 2–1 victory over JK Nomme Kalju U19 in the Estonian U19 league, a result that lifted them above their opponents in the standings. The home side showed character to come from behind and claim three points in a match decided by second-half goals.

Match Overview

The game started in difficult windy conditions, which affected ball movement. Kalju took the lead early in the second half, but Narva responded immediately and then snatched a winner late on. Both sides fielded several players with first-team experience, adding a competitive edge.

Key Moments

• 49’ GOAL – Kalju: Striker Marten Saar latched onto a long ball and finished calmly.
• 56’ GOAL – Narva: Andrei Sokolov equalised with a header from a corner.
• 79’ GOAL – Narva: Sub Ilja Stepanov drilled a shot from the edge of the area that deflected past the keeper.

Tactical Story

Narva started with a 4-4-2, looking to use direct passes to their physical forwards. Kalju, more technically adept, tried to play out from the back but struggled in the wind. After falling behind, Narva increased their pressing and overloaded the midfield. The winning goal came from a second-phase attack after a cleared free-kick.

Standout Performers

• Andrei Sokolov (Narva) – Key equaliser and constant aerial threat.
• Ilja Stepanov (Narva) – Impactful substitute, scored the winner.
• Marten Saar (Kalju) – Took his goal well but lacked support.

Season Impact

Narva moved to 7th place with 14 points, while Kalju dropped to 9th on 12 points. For Narva, the win was their third in the last five matches, signalling a strong run of form. The Estonian U19 title race remains open, with six points separating the top six.